§ Mr. ASHLEYasked what is the amount appropriated for the construction of submarines for the British and German Navies, respectively, in the year 1911–12; and how many vessels of this type are under construction for the German fleet.
§ Mr. McKENNAThe total amount included in the Navy Estimates for 1911–12 for the construction of British submarines is £680,973, exclusive of establishment and incidental charges. As regards Germany, we have no official information as to the number of submarines under construction. £733,855 was taken in the German Estimates for 1911–12 for the construction of submarines.